CVE-2018-9091 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass session management to gain system privileges and execute commands on KEMP LoadMaster devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-9091?

CVE-2018-9091 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A critical vulnerability in the KEMP LoadMaster Operating System (LMOS) 6.0.44 through 7.2.41.2 and Long Term Support (LTS) LMOS before 7.1.35.5 related to Session Management could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass security protections, gain system privileges, and execute elevated commands such as ls, ps, cat, etc., thereby compromising the system. Through this remote execution, in certain cases, exposure of sensitive system data such as certificates, private keys, and other information may be possible.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9091?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kemptechnologies Loadmaster Operating System.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9091?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9091 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2018-9091 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9091 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q5jv-w57h-6f86.

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